Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker
Academics
£85 – £105 a day
ApplyAspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker. About the Role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist school..
Psychologist Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Psychologist, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026£55,000
median advertised salary
37
live jobs right now
53%
permanent roles
88%
via agencies
How much does a Psychologist earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Psychologist in the UK is £55,000 a year, based on 38 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £4,580 a month or £28.21 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 53% of current adverts are permanent, and 88% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Psychologist adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
How Psychologist pay compares
Median advertised salary for Psychologist beside other job titles in healthcare, from the lowest paid to the highest.
Other roles in healthcare
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | £100,000 | 77 | 94% | 0% |
| Pharmacist | £58,000 | 46 | 68% | 0% |
| Psychologist | £55,000 | 37 | 53% | 0% |
| Theatre Nurse | £53,000 | 7 | 74% | 0% |
| Care Home Manager | £49,000 | 27 | 92% | 0% |
| Physiotherapist | £47,000 | 17 | 86% | 1.1% |
| Consultant | £42,000 | 1,429 | 79% | 0% |
| Healthcare Assistant | £30,000 | 294 | 53% | 0% |
| Support Worker | £26,000 | 1,551 | 66% | 0% |
Latest Psychologist jobs
Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker
Academics
£90 – £110 a day
ApplyAspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support Worker. About the Role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist school..
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist
Pertemps Education Network
£88 – £115 a day
ApplyDo you want hands-on experience in SEMH settings while exploring a career as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist. About..
Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Slough
Pertemps Education Network
£88 – £115 a day
ApplyDo you want hands-on experience in SEMH settings while exploring a career as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist. About..
Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Woking
Pertemps Education Network
£89 – £125 a day
ApplyA small specialist school in Woking is seeking a motivated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Educational..
Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Maidenhead
Pertemps Education Network
Pay not stated
ApplyDo you want hands-on experience in SEMH settings while exploring a career as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist. About..
Graduate Aspiring Education Psychologist
Pertemps Education Network
£90 – £115 a day
ApplyA small specialist school in Horley is seeking a motivated Pastoral & Learning Support Assistant / Aspiring Educational..
Graduate Aspiring Educational Psychologist
Pertemps Education Network
£88 – £115 a day
ApplyDo you want hands-on experience in SEMH settings while exploring a career as a Clinical or Educational Psychologist. About..
Clinical Psychologist
Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals
Pay not stated
ApplyJob Title: Clinical Psychiatrist – ADHD & Autism Diagnostics. Location: Remote. Contract Type: Temporary. Rate: Negotiable..
Educational Psychologist
Adecco
£600 a day
ApplyJob Title: Educational Psychologist. Location: Wolverhampton. Client: Wolverhampton City Council. Pay Rate: £600 per day..
Browse 37 live Psychologist jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Psychologist vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →